Thread: hood latch ideas ???

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I just about have truck done. I have taken out for a few rides trying to log a few miles on new motor (break in ) I have not figures a good way to hold the hood down.Im currently using the old bungee strap method ( tacky)the trucks a 45 ford but doesnt have the oem hardware . I tried to engineer a spring loaded pin but it didnt work out so well, on to plan b. you guys and gals are a pretty smart group.any ideas?

That's a sweet looking truck, Rick.
I put this latch on the last two '40 Fords I built. I know yours isn't a '40, but I bet this latch will work. It's available from Rocky Hinge, but it's actually a VW/Audi part. I like it because it's compact, durable, has a integral secondary latch, and is easy to install (but you will also need a release cable kit). You can get it for about $65 directly from Rocky Hinge, or some speed shops sell the exact same thing for less money. I got mine from Minnesota Hot Rod Hardware for about $55.

I got one like that for my 41 Ford pu at the wrecking yard for $5.00. I took it off a Volkswagon.

I used one of those VW Rabbit latches on my 48' F1. It worked really good. I bought mine directly out of a VW dealers parts counter

Any pictures of how you mounted it? The hood on my Caddy tilts forward and I will eventually need to find a way to hold it down.